FICTION

Turkeys Strike Out: And Other Fun Facts

by Hannah ELIOT
illus. by Aaron Spurgeon. 32p. (Did You Know?). S. & S./Little Simon. 2016. pap. $6.99. ISBN 9781481451680.
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Gr 2–4—Colorful cartoon animal illustrations accompany this book of random sports facts and information. Beginning with baseball and segueing page by page to bowling, soccer, basketball, hockey, golf, and others, the author intersperses historical facts with sports oddities. Many unusual terms, such as a can of corn in baseball and bicycle kick in soccer, are explained as well as the origin of some team names and trophies. The illustrations closely follow the text (in an often humorous manner), providing support for younger readers who may be challenged by the more lengthy explanations. Although this offering is somewhat narrow in subject, younger readers interested in sports will find many casual details pertaining to their favorite activities and may be encouraged to share with friends and family.
VERDICT This title has strong appeal for fans of quirky true-facts book.
Reviewed by Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, formerly at Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY
Loosely linking quirky, random facts about sports, Eliot begins this survey with baseball ("Did you know that a 'meatball' is an easy pitch to hit?"). The conversational text then moves on to bowling, soccer, ice hockey, team mascots, and more. Colorful cartoony panels show zany animals engaging in various games and traditions. "Fun Facts" are appended.
 , Apr 01, 2016

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